alphagov/govuk-infrastructure - Open Source PR Review Scorecard

This repository contains all the code and infrastructure to run the GOV.UK Platform. See https://github.com/alphagov/govuk-helm-charts for application config. Issues created in this repository are for all of GOV.UK Platform Engineering (not just infrastructure)..

C-Rank Grade: B (Solid) - 47/100

External PR Merge Rate: 10%

Response Time: 17h

First Timer Success: -

Frequently Asked Questions

Is alphagov/govuk-infrastructure welcoming to first-time open-source contributors?

alphagov/govuk-infrastructure has a recorded first-timer success rate of 0.0%. Repositories ranked B typically provide actionable feedback during code reviews and actively nurture new community contributors.

How fast can I expect code review feedback on my pull request?

Maintainers in alphagov/govuk-infrastructure respond to incoming external pull requests in approximately 17.0 hours on average. Keeping PRs focused on single tasks and ensuring tests pass helps maintainers review faster.

What does the 47.0 C-Rank™ score (B Tier) represent?

The C-Rank™ system evaluates GitHub projects on a 0–100 scale using real data: PR merge rates, review turnaround time, active maintainer presence, and first-time contributor success. A score of 47.0 places alphagov/govuk-infrastructure in the B tier.

What is the external contributor pull request merge rate for alphagov/govuk-infrastructure?

The external contributor pull request merge rate for alphagov/govuk-infrastructure is 10.0%, based on public PR activity from non-core contributors.

Are there Good First Issues available in alphagov/govuk-infrastructure?

alphagov/govuk-infrastructure does not currently have active "good first issue" tags indexed, but accepts external contributions through standard GitHub issue tracking.

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This repository contains all the code and infrastructure to run the GOV.UK Platform. See https://github.com/alphagov/govuk-helm-charts for application config. Issues created in this repository are for all of GOV.UK Platform Engineering (not just infrastructure)..

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Review Persona

Strict Architecture Gatekeeper

Warmth Score
6.9/10
Patience Score
7.8/10
Nitpick Rate
30%

Strict review standards in alphagov/govuk-infrastructure. Ensure PR scope matches issue requirements closely before requesting review.

What Contributors Actually Say

Discussions in alphagov/govuk-infrastructure focus heavily on practical implementation feedback, code formatting standards, and issue reproduction details.

Hidden Friction Signals

Unlinked PRs without issue context and changes that fail automated test suites face the highest review friction.

Unwritten Rules

  • 1) Keep PR scope strictly aligned with the linked issue.
  • 2) Ensure local linters pass before opening a review.
  • 3) Maintain full test coverage for modified logic.

Top PR Submission Do's

  • Add or update tests for changed behavior before requesting review
  • Call out API, migration, or compatibility impact clearly
  • Keep PRs small and focused on one change

Top PR Friction Pitfalls (Don'ts)

  • Do not leave requested test coverage unresolved
  • Do not hide breaking changes in implementation details
  • Do not mix unrelated refactors with feature work
Response Velocity
17 hours
Standard maintainer review cycle

Average Response Latency

Tracks hours until a maintainer leaves a review, comment, or PR response.

Merge Efficiency
10.0%
Selective PR acceptance rate

External Acceptance Rate

Percentage of community pull requests successfully merged into main.

First-Timer Success
0.0%
No first-timer merges recorded in window

First PR Conversion

Rate at which developers submitting their first repository PR succeed.

Active Maintainers
6 core
Highly collaborative maintainer core
Diagnostic Health HUD
10.0%
Merge Gauge
0.0%
1st-Timer
Community Vibe21/100

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Contributor Compatibility & Review Speed Analysis for alphagov/govuk-infrastructure

When evaluating whether to contribute to alphagov/govuk-infrastructure, response velocity and maintainer engagement are crucial. GetMerged continuously tracks pull request trajectories, first-comment latency, and code review rounds to help developers avoid submitting pull requests to backlogged repositories.

Currently, maintainers of alphagov/govuk-infrastructure acknowledge new external contributions in approximately 17 hours. Out of all submitted pull requests from non-core authors in the last 180-day window, 10.0% were successfully merged into the primary branch.

Frequently Asked Questions - Contributing to alphagov/govuk-infrastructure

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Is alphagov/govuk-infrastructure welcoming to first-time open-source contributors?

alphagov/govuk-infrastructure has a recorded first-timer success rate of 0.0%. Repositories ranked Solid typically provide actionable feedback during code reviews and actively nurture new community contributors.

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How fast can I expect code review feedback on my pull request?

The initial maintainer response time averages ~17 hours. Keeping PRs scoped to single concerns and ensuring CI checks succeed will optimize review turnaround.

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What does the 47.0 C-Rank™ score represent?

The C-Rank™ index scores repositories on a 0 to 100 scale using an objective formula: external PR merge rates, initial response speed, active maintainer count, and first-time contributor retention. A score of 47.0 places alphagov/govuk-infrastructure in the Solid tier.

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What is the external contributor pull request merge rate for alphagov/govuk-infrastructure?

The external pull request merge rate is 10.0%. GetMerged isolates non-core community contributions so external developers get an accurate benchmark of PR acceptance probability.

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Are there beginner Good First Issues open in alphagov/govuk-infrastructure?

alphagov/govuk-infrastructure does not have open beginner labels indexed currently, but external PRs for bugs and documentation improvements are evaluated via normal issue triage.

GetMerged C-Rank™ Indexing Standard

All metrics displayed for alphagov/govuk-infrastructure are automatically retrieved via the public GitHub API and recalculated daily. Insider pull requests submitted by repository owners or organization members are excluded from merge rate calculations to preserve objective external contributor statistics.